The formalities of the deal may have already been signed, allowing for the keeper to move on a technicality – something that his agent, Gerd vom Bruch, hinted at in quotes run on German website Sportschau.

“You can assume that Ter Stegen will not be out of work,” vom Bruch said.

“I am not a lawyer, but the question is if signed contracts are still valid or if they come under the transfer ban. Although Marc-Andre still has a valid contract at Borussia, I can’t imagine that he will stay.”